Honda CRV Interior Pictures
Friday, September 24, 2010
Used Honda CRV
The current CR-V is part of the model's third generation, which dates back to 2007. The EX-L gained a power driver seat, automatic climate control and a premium stereo for '08. CR-Vs from 2007-'09 also were slightly less powerful than the current model, as their four-cylinder engine was rated for 166 hp.
Produced from 2002-'06, the second-generation CR-V boasted a number of improvements compared to the original CR-V, including more power, more interior room and improved passenger protection. It was available in base LX or uplevel EX trim. The LX came standard with conveniences like a height-adjustable driver seat, full power accessories, air-conditioning and a CD player, though antilock brakes were not standard on the LX until 2005. The EX had standard ABS all the way through as well as standard side airbags (optional on LX until '05), and it added niceties like alloy wheels, a sunroof, an in-dash CD changer and rear ventilation ducts. Notably, stability control and side and side curtain airbags became standard across the lineup in '05. The Special Edition model, available only in 2005 and '06, included exterior styling tweaks, a hard spare tire cover and heated leather seats and mirrors.
2010 Honda CRV
The 2010 Honda CR-V features a raft of refinements, the most notable of which are more power and better fuel economy, plus a modest face-lift.
Honda said prices will start at $22,255 for the 2010 CR-V LX 2WD, up $300 from the 2009 model, and will range up to $28,455 for the 2010 CR-V EX-L 4WD, up $500. A navigation system adds another $2,000 to the sticker. All prices include a $710 shipping charge.
Honda said it has boosted output on the CR-V's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine from 166 to 180 horsepower. EPA city and highway fuel economy have each improved by 1 mile per gallon. Two-wheel-drive models are now rated at 21 mpg in city driving and 28 mpg on the highway, while four-wheel-drive models are rated at 21/27 mpg. All CR-Vs come with a standard five-speed automatic transmission.The 2010 CR-V gets a restyled front fascia with a new grille and bumper, as well as a redesigned hood and rear bumper. Ten-spoke alloy wheels replace last year's seven-spoke design.
Honda CR-V Review
When the original Honda CR-V debuted in the late 1990s, its mission was simple: to offer a distinct alternative to more mainstream mid- and full-size large SUVs. With its car-based design, four-cylinder engine and sedanlike ride and handling, the CR-V was an instant hit. Priced competitively and offering plenty of passenger room and cargo capacity for most people's needs, the Honda CR-V has long enjoyed strong sales numbers and much loyalty from consumers.
Today, the compact- or small-SUV segment has grown to include more than a dozen different models, with varying philosophies of what constitutes the perfect blend of size, power and capability. While some models offer V6 engines and others can deliver true off-road capability, the Honda CR-V remains focused on its carlike aspirations. True to form, it is one of the best choices available in the all-important areas of on-road drivability and practicality.Honda Motor will formally unveil the face-lifted 2010 Honda CR-V in Japan on September 17, but the modest alterations are barely worth the wait — or the major splash-and-tease on Honda's global Web site, which features a single front three-quarters shot of the car and an entreaty to come back for more details in mid-September.
The nose job, in fact, was described by a Honda U.S. spokesman as "a minor model change." The U.S. version goes on sale on September 19.
Comparing the 2010 model with the current CR-V, it appears that Honda has changed the grille, bumper and front fascia — a "freshening," in the parlance of the product development specialists — and little else.
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